Unit 1
A person who owes their allegiance to a nation or country is called a
Citizen
Who believed in a limited government
John Locke
Americas' first constitution was called the
Articles of Confederation
The 4th amendments state's the police must have what to search your property
search warrant, probable cause, consent
The 13th amendment abolished
slavery/ involuntary servitude
What amendment defines citizenship?
14th
Who believed in a separation of powers into 3 distinct branches
Baron de Montesquieu
Who holds the power in a confederal system of government?
States hold most of the power
Weak central government
The 7th amendment provides the right to have a
Jury trial in all civil cases where the lawsuit is above $20
The 24th amendment abolished
poll taxes
What 2 ways define citizenship?
Law of Blood- parents birth
Law of Soil- born in the US or territories
What document limited King John's power
The Magna Carta
Define a constitution
Plan or framework of government
This part of the 5th amendment allows the government to buy your property for a fair price even if you refuse
Eminent Domain
Which president signed the civil rights act of 1964 into law
Lyndon B. Johnson
LBJ
What is required to become a naturalized US Citizen?
Live in the US- 5 years
Pass the Citizenship test- read, write, speak English
be at least 18 years old
Oath to the US Constitution
Be of good moral character
What was the first form of self government in the colonies?
The Mayflower Compact
The constitution has this system which keeps one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and balances
The 9th amendment to the US constitution protects these rights
unenumerated/ not listed/ not written
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned what in public places
discrimination and unfair treatment
What are the 5 Duties/ Obligations of citizens
Serve in court, Obey laws, Attend School, Pay Taxes, Defend the Nation (Draft- 18- 25 year old)
Thomas Jefferson believed people were born with certain unalienable rights such as
life, liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
Powers only given to the Federal government are what powers- List all 3
Expressed, delegated, enumerated
Tim's car was illegally searched, was not read his rights during the arrest, he can't afford a lawyer and was not given one, and he was sentenced to 10 years in prison
Which amendments were violated?
4th- unlawful search and seizure of property
5th- Miranda rights/ due process
6th- fair trial/ consul present at a criminal trial
8th- cruel/ unusual punishment
What order freed slaves in rebellious Confederate states and who issued this order
The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln